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Danae, c. 1554 (oil on canvas)
XAM91578 Danae, c.1554 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 135x152 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian, out of copyright
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Attendant Chastity Jupiter Platter Princess Reclining
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In this print of Titian's masterpiece "Danae" we are transported back in time to witness a moment of divine intervention. Painted around 1554, the oil on canvas artwork depicts Danae, a Greek princess known for her beauty and virtue. The focal point of the painting is Danae herself, portrayed here as a reclining nude figure. Her delicate features and graceful pose exude elegance and vulnerability. As she lies on a sumptuous bed draped with luxurious fabrics, she gazes upwards with an expression of awe and wonder. Above her, Jupiter, the king of gods in Roman mythology, appears in all his glory. He descends from the heavens as golden rain showers down upon Danae's exposed body. This celestial act symbolizes Jupiter's attempt to impregnate her with Perseus, their son who would later become a legendary hero. An attendant stands nearby holding a platter to collect the cascading gold coins that accompany the heavenly shower. The presence of money suggests both material wealth and fertility associated with this mythological tale. Titian masterfully captures not only the physical beauty but also conveys deeper themes such as chastity and temptation through his use of light and shadow. This extraordinary print allows us to appreciate Titian's skillful brushwork while contemplating timeless themes like love, desire, power dynamics between mortals and deities - all within one mesmerizing composition.
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